Mental Health
Physical Health
Health Resources @HSC
Social and Emotional Health
Nutrition
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Hot flashes or chills, heart palpitations or chest pain, trouble breathing or choking sensation, surge of overwhelming panic, and hyperventilation are all signs of this medical condition.
What is an anxiety attack.
100
How long should a cardiorespiratory endurance training workout last?
What is 20-60 minutes
100
While running, I felt a huge pain in my ankle, where do I go?
Who is Jen Somerville
100
Someone in your life gets angry when you socialize with other people, what kind of relationship is this?
What is an unhealthy relationship
100
A reduction of red blood cell production could be a sign of what nutritional deficiency
What is vitamin deficiency (anemia)
200
How many Canadians will be personally affected by mental illness in their lifetime?
What is 1 in 5 Canadians or 20% of Canadians With an estimated 10-20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder – this makes it the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide.
200
On average, how many hours of sleep should a teen receive each night?
What is between 7 and 9 hours a night
200
Name 3 people at HSC who you can talk to confidentially if you are feeling stressed or concerned about something?
Who is Dr. Ranger Mrs. Miller Ms. Cicchetti Mrs. Faggion Ms. Kavander Any teacher you trust Myself (Laura Kain)
200
When should I seek help for emotional issues?
What is when you experience the warning signs of: inability to sleep, feeling down, hopeless, struggling with concentration and memory, thoughts of death.
200
Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse and Elton John all battled this eating disorder.
What is bulimia
300
Symptoms of this learning difference include irritability and impulsivity.
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
300
Across Canada, on average how many high schoolers have used an e-cigarette in the last 30 days?
What is over 2 million students! (National Youth Tabacco Survey)
300
This location in the Senior School is an area to seek academic help and support, university guidance, and information about learning differences from
What is the Student Success Centre
300
The leading cause of stress among teenagers
What is school and academic related issues
300
How many grams of added sugars should you be consuming in one day?
What is between 25 grams of sugar (women) and 37 grams of sugar (men)
400
____ % of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety in Canada have never gone to see a doctor about this problem
What is 49%
400
How often should an adult female perform a breast self-examination?
What is once a month
400
If I find trouble focussing in class and performing well on tests even though I am trying my best, who should I talk to?
Who is Ms. Miller ( SSC )
400
What anonymous, confidential, and free 24/7 company can I call if i need someone to talk to?
What is Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)
400
According to the Canadian Food Guide, teens (ages 14 - 18) should be consuming 7-8 servings of this food group every day.
What is fruits and vegetables
500
A common psychotherapy treatment used for those suffering from depression, OCD and various mental disorders which teaches patients to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behaviour. (Hint: It also goes by the acronym CBT)
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
500
1/4 of Canadians aged 2-17 have this body type
What is obesity
500
You can find various activities including time to de-stress with the dogs at St John Ambulance here.
What is our high school Wellness Club!
500
one of the leading causes of death around the world, recording an estimated 1 million deaths per year globally.
What is suicide. - 3000 deaths each day - There is one suicide for every estimated 25 suicide attempts
500
What is the maximum amount of caffeine someone the age of 13 - 18 should be consuming in one day?
What is 100 mg of caffeine ▪ 1.3 Shots of espresso ▪ 1.25 8 fl.oz. Red Bulls ▪ .5 of a 5 Hour Energy Shot ▪ .6 of a 16 fl.oz. can of Monster Energy Drink ▪ .2 of a Starbucks Venti brewed coffee ▪ 3 12 fl.oz. Cokes